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Here's a summary of the medicines you'll need. Click on the symptom to find out more about the different types of medicine available. Print this page.

For coughs and colds

- Cough medicine
- Decongestant
- Throat lozenges
- Tissues

For pain, headaches and fever

- All-in-one tablets
- Paracetamol
- Ibuprofen tablets/gel
- Aspirin
- Drug-free alternatives

For allergies and insect bites/stings

- Antihistamine tablets, spray or cream
- Hydrocortisone cream
- Calamine lotion

For digestive problems

- Heartburn relief
- Diarrhoea tablets
- Stomach settling milk
- Laxatives

For other skin problems

- Anti-fungal creams
- Thrush cream/yeast medicine

For cuts, grazes, burns and small wounds

- Antiseptic cream/spray
- Plasters

Tools

- Thermometer
- Tweezers
- Small magnifying glass
- Medical tape

Where next?

- More information about health conditions
- Kid's health
- Give your body its very own MOT with our health check
- Do you really need to see the doctor? Find out who else could help
- Old wives' tales? Fact or fiction
- Foods that are better than medicine
- When do I need antibiotics?
- Ten symptoms you should never ignore
- How well are you? Take our immune system quiz to find out
- Top tips for boosting your immune system

By Vicky Woollaston

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